Netherlands GDP Growth Rate 1988-2015 | Data | Chart | Calendar

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Netherlands expanded 0.60 percent in the first quarter of 2015 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Netherlands averaged 0.53 percent from 1988 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 2 percent in the second quarter of 1996 and a record low of -2.20 percent in the first quarter of 2009. GDP Growth Rate in Netherlands is reported by the Statistics Netherlands.

The Netherlands is the fifth largest economy in the Euro Zone and the third largest exporter in the region. The economy is dependent on foreign trade and derives more than 65 percent of GDP from both port activities and merchandise exports. The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and the third busiest in the world. The Netherlands’ economy is also noted for its stability, high skilled workforce and developed infrastructure. As a result, the country is the sixth biggest destination of foreign direct investment in the world. This page provides - Netherlands GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Content for - Netherlands GDP Growth Rate - was last refreshed on Sunday, August 2, 2015.

Calendar

GMT

Reference

Actual

Previous

Consensus

Forecast

2015-03-26

02:15 PM

Q4

0.8%

0.1%

0.5%

0.5%

2015-05-13

08:30 AM

Q1

0.4%

0.8%

0.5%

0.23%

2015-06-24

08:30 AM

Q1

0.6%

0.9% (R)

0.4%

0.4%

2015-08-14

08:30 AM

Q2

0.6%

0.97%

2015-09-24

08:30 AM

Q2

0.6%

2015-11-13

08:30 AM

Q3

1.03%

Dutch GDP Growth Beats Estimates

The Dutch economy expanded 0.6 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2015, better than a preliminary estimate of 0.4 percent, but below 0.9 percent reported in the last quarter of 2014.

Gross fixed capital formation was revised up as private investment in buildings and infrastructure came better than anticipated. Also, private consumption and exports contributed more to the growth.

Figures for the fourth quarter of 2014 were also revised to show the economy expanded 0.9 percent insread of initial 0.8 percent.

Year-on-year, the GDP grew 2.5 percent in the first quarter of 2015, compared to a preliminary estimate of 2.4 percent. While business investment surged 10.6 percent, public investment shrank 2 percent. Private spending increased 1.7 percent but government consumption showed no growth. Exports went up 4.8 percent and imports rose 2.9 percent.

Dutch GDP Growth Slows to 0.4% in Q1
The Dutch economy advanced 0.4 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2015, down from a 0.8 percent expansion in the previous period and missing market expectations of a 0.5 percent growth. Published on 2015-05-13

Dutch GDP Growth Rebounds in Q4
The Dutch economy expanded 0.5 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2014, accelerating from a revised 0.2 percent increase in the previous period and marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. Published on 2015-02-13

Dutch GDP Growth Revised Down
The Dutch economy expanded 0.1 percent in the third quarter of 2014, down from a preliminary estimate of 0.2 percent, as fixed asset investment grew less than anticipated.Published on 2014-12-24

Netherlands GDP Growth Slows in Q3
The Dutch economy expanded 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in July to September period, down from a revised 0.6 percent growth reported in the second quarter and well below market forecasts. Published on 2014-11-14